Black Myth Wukong Opening Scene Explained - Chapter by Chapter Videos 1 [CC]

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[ravenseah]

You are doing a great service to Black Myth’s fans.

[joshkindled]

Thank you for making them 15min long, finally my friends can understand the cultural significance of this story that means so much to me as a kid.

[EmpireGMan]

I am from the UK I have always been interested in Journey To The West, I saw the TV show as a child. It's so cool to get more detailed information on the story. I found out that Sun Goku from Dragon Ball was inspired by Sun Wukong.

[bonkgiartist]

Thanks. These videos are super helpful. I’m currently reading Journey to the West while playing Black Myth. Seen a good amount of Monkey King movies in the past. These stories are becoming my favorite mythology.

[jay_lls]

Now that I've finished the game I'm excited and looking forward to each of your videos! Thanks again for the incredible content, I learned so much and a lot of it went beyond the game, so thank you. 👏🏽

[veryqun]

Your knowledge of buddism and Journey to the west story, I feel is beyond that of an average Chinese person. Thank you! I have learned many new things from these videos, and it even increases my interest in the game, and in buddism in general 🌊

[CanalRenan]

I found your channel looking to better understand the plot of Black Myth: Wukong. Loved your videos and now I started watching Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty, my first c-drama

[Wilolino]

Very much looking forward to more videos! You are amazing at explaining all these things in a way someone like me (who doesnt really know anything about chinese mythology) can understand. Also makes me appreciate the game even more, knowing who all these characters are and how they relate to the story.

[matthewdee]

Just a quick note on Buddhism and every sentient being being a Buddha, that's specific to Chinese (or, more specifically 'Mahayana') Buddhism. In the OG Buddhism, 'Theravada', there was one Buddha who attained enlightenment, and he's seen as a role-model for people to follow. Also, Bodhisattvas are also specific to Mahayana Buddhism. There are three major schools of Buddhism: Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana - respectively "Lesser Vehicle", "Greater Vehicle" and "Thunderbolt Vehicle". There are then multiple schools within those three, for example, Zen Buddhism (called Chan in China, and Son in Korea) is a form of Mahayana Buddhism.

(Finally, I can use my comparative-religion degree!)


Loving this series, listening to it as I play the game 🙂

[WisdomofMindBody]

I appreciate how detailed your description of the historical context is. You are a great historian too, as it is complicated and confusing regarding the accurate dates of events.

[engvang]

As an Asian American, Journey to the West is a lot more entertaining than reading Shakespeare in English Literature class.

[Rubicon]

You articulate these so well... I learned so much

[vanavern]

The explanation from 4:00 to 5:40 is soooo important especially to non-buddhist players. It was explained so well too!

Some people might get confused or misinterpret the true meaning of buddhahood or buddhism philosophy.

[buredabby]

AvenueX blessing us with that Guanyin exposition like the goddess of wisdom she is.

[rorschachx]

I'm so excited for the chapter by chapter analysis

[lawrencelee]

thank you so much for your clear explanation of the wukong story as follow up on the journey to the west old story..

[TylPhumin]

6:20 when i first played the game and saw the opening scene, i got enlightened in my own way. To me it felt very like, if it wa TGCF and it's HC rejecting the heavnly shiz (and instead choosing to be a Ghost King), because that collecting merits stuff, how it was worded, reminded me very much of the merit system in TGCF (i understand it's all based on the same things)

[Cryptocraze-ichp]

AvenueX thank you so much for explaining in detail about Black Myth Wukong. Even I who is familiar with JTTW 1986 TV series but not the book. Didn't realize the deeper meaning such as the bandits names and the breaking of 6 senses of Wukong's body in the game and meaning of it. I really appreciate your explanation and got lost in the story of the game. Please keep it coming. Really enjoy your explanation.

[Tinazzz]

I just love your videos! Leant so much from them! I've been reading a lot of comments and watching many gamers' video of this game, one thing I keep seeing is that so many people think the headband is a crown and they think wearing it is a good ending...

[notcooolenough]

Great video. I saw your other videos covering this game. Im glad you are continuing to break the lore down for us.